You’re dealing with foot odor–yours or someone in your family–and you need to know what home remedies you can use to eliminate this problem. Your feet are enclosed in footwear all day long, and they sweat. When the perspiration mixes…
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An earache occurs when pressure builds in the ear and causes pain, usually due to infection, bacteria or injury. Most people experience sharp, dull or burning pain when suffering from an earache, though severity varies depending on the cause. Traditional…
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Pimples, a type of acne, occur when pores and hair follicles become clogged with oil, dirt and bacteria. Acne can strike men and women of all ages, and dermatologists typically treat the condition with prescription creams or pills. You can…
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Overview Common acne afflicts millions of people from their teens through middle age or beyond. The pimples, redness, irritation and even scarring are troublesome at any age, and can have emotional as well as physical consequences. Acne is caused by…
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Hirsutism is a medical condition involving the excessive abnormal facial and body hair growth of women. The hair tends to be dark and coarse, and women with the condition tend to produce abnormally high levels of male sex hormones, or…
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There are numerous types and varieties of natural products available for the treatment of acne scarring. The trick to using any natural product is to give it time to work, and be diligent about using the product consistently and as…
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Facial beauty treatments include cleansing, exfoliation, peels, masks, steaming and moisturizing. Performed in a variety of spas and beauty centers, many of these treatments are available for you to try in the privacy of your own home. You can save…
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Overview Body cooling neck wraps aid in the treatment of sunburn, help avoid potential heat stroke and provide a quick cool down for anyone working or playing in heated conditions. You can make your own body cooling neck wraps with…
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Overview Larger breasts are desired by some women, as they may increase self-esteem and make women feel more attractive. Breast size is highly personally to each woman, and “small” and “large” are relative terms when it comes to breast size….
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Cellulite is the bane of many women, clinging to the hips, thighs and the back of the arms. Dimpled pockets of fat resist efforts to make them disappear, but a few simple yet challenging exercises and workout routines will blast…
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Using lye hair relaxers is a popular treatment that straightens coarse or kinky hair. But before you head to the salon for your bi-monthly touch-up, consider what that lye is doing to your hair. Lye, also known as sodium hydroxide,…
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Overview The fear of intense pain during a tongue piercing procedure may make you shy away from receiving one. Ironically, the pain is minimal during the procedure, while you experience the most pain during the healing period. The healing period…
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Overview Cellulite is an unwanted substance that builds up under the skin, giving it a rough, cottage cheese look. Although cellulite is not a serious medical condition, it can cause mental strife, especially when revealing clothing is worn. If your…
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Overview Male breasts are often referred to in the movies as man boobs. This condition of having excess chest fat can take its toll on your self-confidence when you take your shirt off in the summer. If you want to…
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Overview Hirsutism is a condition where women grow hair in areas of the body where women don’t typically grown hair such as the face, back and chest. According to the Mayo Clinic, 10 percent of women suffer from hirsutism. An…
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Chinese herbal remedies for acne may include several herbal ingredients combined in an oral supplement. Chinese herbal skin care, like other forms of Chinese traditional medicine, uses an understanding of the body that differs from Western medicine. In Chinese traditional…
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As more and more people are becoming sensitive to what goes into and onto their bodies, the demand for natural products grows. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that 40 to 50 million people in the United States alone have…
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Body acne, more specifically breast acne, is one of the most common forms of acne that occurs in women and girls. Breast acne is not a serious medical condition, but it can cause emotional issues due to its unsightly appearance….
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Workplace regulations, school dress code rules or the desire for privacy can lead to a tattoo enthusiast covering up a tattoo. Out of respect for others or fear of rejection in an interview, tattoo enthusiasts cover up tattoos temporarily. Tattoo…
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Herbal remedies can be used to treat acne scars. According to the American Chronicle, the trick to making any herbal remedy effective is consistency. Scars form layer-by-layer, and most herbal remedies and even non-herbal remedies remove the scar layer-by-layer, which…
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Plants have been used for healing wounds since ancient times–for instance, Alexander the Great supplied his soldiers with aloe vera following a battle. Healing plants work in several different ways: Some have anti-inflammatory properties, and some are antiseptic, keeping germs…
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Used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, aloe vera is thought to benefit a broad range of conditions, though scientific evidence for some uses is lacking, suggests the Mayo Clinic. Traditionally, aloe vera has been used both topically, for…
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Alcohol’s effects are often perceived as a mostly internal affair, but that’s not true. Alcoholic drinks can affect your skin in alarmingly varied ways, either as a direct causative factor or as part of a more general alcohol-related health problem….
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Old or new, acne scars can cause people to be self conscious of their appearance. According to the International Edition of the Acne Guide, there are four different types of acne scars: icepick, boxed, rolling and hypertrophic. Icepick scars are…
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Overview Chemotherapy targets cancer cells in the body, but cannot tell the difference between good cells and cancerous cells. In the process of killing cancer cells, chemotherapy inadvertently kills hair cells. Death of the hair follicle cells causes hair loss,…
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No one wants acne, but most people will have to deal with it at some point in their lives. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, millions of people will suffer from acne this year alone. It’s easy…
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An occasional drink while out with friends may not affect you much, but continually abusing alcohol will show on your face the next morning, and possibly in the long term. Alcohol can do a number on your skin, making it…
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Overview Lice are small bugs that live in the hair or body of humans and feed off their blood. Their bites cause inflammation and itchiness. People with lice may be unable to help themselves from scratching at these bites, but…
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Overview There are plenty of reasons your hair may not have the shine and bounce you want it to. Your hair is vulnerable to the elements, the effects of aging, sun exposure and styling practices, all of which can leave…
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Facial saunas are small, portable and can be used at home for relaxation and skin restoration. They offer a wide array of benefits– deep pore cleansing, glowing skin, fewer pimples and sinus relief. They are also inexpensive and easy to…
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